A Preterm Infant Is Being Fed by Gavage

question 46

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant is being fed by gavage.What is an important consideration for this infant?

• A) Warm the feeding to body temperature before feeding.
• B) Feed the infant in an isolette to minimize handling.
• C) Provide a pacifier for nonnutritive sucking during bolus feeding.
• D) Do not allow the infant to have increased stress by becoming hungry.

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